chivalry

Meanings

• noun

  The medieval European code of knightly conduct.

  - "Chivalry was an important part of the knight's code."
  - "The chivalric ideal was to protect the weak and defenseless."

• noun

  Courteous and gallant behavior.

  - "The gentleman displayed great chivalry towards the lady."
  - "The knight showed chivalry by offering his seat to a lady."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chivalry
valery , verily

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Variants

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chivalries , chivalry

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Etymology

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From Old French chevalier, 'horseman, knight'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'chivalry' in English was in the 14th century.

2. The concept of chivalry originated in the feudal system of Europe, where knights were bound by a code of conduct to serve their lords and protect the weak.

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Related Concepts

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1. Knight: A person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other political leader for service to the monarch or for the welfare of the nation.

2. Knight's Tale: A narrative poem from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, which tells the story of Palamon and Arcite, two knights who compete for the love of Emelye.

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Culture

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Chivalry was a complex set of values and practices associated with the medieval European knight. It included concepts such as loyalty, honor, courage, courtesy, and gallantry. Chivalry was often expressed through acts of bravery and protection, particularly towards women and the weak. It was also reflected in literature, art, and music of the time.

How to Memorize "chivalry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a knight in shining armor riding on a horse, protecting a damsel in distress.
   - Visualize a medieval court, with knights gathered around a table, discussing matters of honor and chivalry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chivalry' with the image of a knight protecting a lady.
   - Think of gallant behavior and acts of bravery when you hear the word 'chivalry'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CHIVALRY to remember the key concepts of chivalry: Courtesy, Honor, Integrity, Valor, Loyalty, Respect, and Yielding to the weaker sex.

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